I am considering getting back into 300 Win mag for long range hunting of large game, whitetail deer and UP. This would not be my go to deer rifle, more for longer range if i go out West, or after Elk, Bear, Mountain Sheep, Moose etc.
300 Win Mag was my first deer rifle believe it or not, for better or worse. I harvested many deer with it, and though I suffered a couple scope cuts if I shot at a funny angle, I assumed the recoil was all just part of the game, and ignored it when hunting. Usually, the biggest problem was wondering if i hit or missed after the blast, but 90% of the time that was just b/c the deer was knocked glassy-eyed dead so fast that I had to walk a few yards before I could see the white belly lying flat. This was usually at anywhere from 75 to 300 yards.
Currently I deer hunt w/ a Savage 220 bolt action 20 G slug gun and have great success; they may jog a dozen or so yards, but never get far. I have had success out to 200 yards, but most are around 90. I also have a basic 30-06,(Ruger American) that does fine, so I am not really looking for a deer rifle for Virginia. My 10 yr. old daughter slays 'em w/ a 243.
This is for long range capability against large game and whenever I'm in the mood for that distinctive 300 Win Mag un-called for Knock Down
I am pretty open to what I get, and willing to pay up to $1000 for the rifle, but if spending that much, there has to be a real Reason.
I am looking at both bolt and semi-auto.
In semi auto I like the Benelli R1 a lot, but read in some places that its accuracy is in doubt.
I am also aware of the Browning BAR and interested in various versions of it including with and w/o muzzle breaks/compensators.
Same goes for the Browning A-Bolt Stainless Stalker w/ or w/o BOSS. Suggestions? I can get a great deal on a like-new one with the BOSS.
I am also happy to pay much less
I would love one with minimal recoil.
But accuracy trumps that, kind of. After all, low recoil may lead to greater accuracy. But since this will fill my long-range department role (300-1000 yards) it needs to be fundamentally accurate.
Semi auto a Plus, but not a huge factor.
Also willing to consider some other calibers:
What about 338 Win Mag? What can it do that 300 Win Mag can not?
how does 300 WBY Mag compare?
NOT 308. Has to at least match 300 Win Mag range and ability.
I would like descriptions of PRACTICAL caliber options, but am NOT looking for a physics lesson: please keep comparisons to a practical "what it will do to what type of game at what kind of range" comparison.
Also are brakes/compensators such as the BOSS easily removable w/o a gun smith if I want the option of on/off?
Thanks and Happy 4th of July
300 Win Mag was my first deer rifle believe it or not, for better or worse. I harvested many deer with it, and though I suffered a couple scope cuts if I shot at a funny angle, I assumed the recoil was all just part of the game, and ignored it when hunting. Usually, the biggest problem was wondering if i hit or missed after the blast, but 90% of the time that was just b/c the deer was knocked glassy-eyed dead so fast that I had to walk a few yards before I could see the white belly lying flat. This was usually at anywhere from 75 to 300 yards.
Currently I deer hunt w/ a Savage 220 bolt action 20 G slug gun and have great success; they may jog a dozen or so yards, but never get far. I have had success out to 200 yards, but most are around 90. I also have a basic 30-06,(Ruger American) that does fine, so I am not really looking for a deer rifle for Virginia. My 10 yr. old daughter slays 'em w/ a 243.
This is for long range capability against large game and whenever I'm in the mood for that distinctive 300 Win Mag un-called for Knock Down
I am pretty open to what I get, and willing to pay up to $1000 for the rifle, but if spending that much, there has to be a real Reason.
I am looking at both bolt and semi-auto.
In semi auto I like the Benelli R1 a lot, but read in some places that its accuracy is in doubt.
I am also aware of the Browning BAR and interested in various versions of it including with and w/o muzzle breaks/compensators.
Same goes for the Browning A-Bolt Stainless Stalker w/ or w/o BOSS. Suggestions? I can get a great deal on a like-new one with the BOSS.
I am also happy to pay much less
I would love one with minimal recoil.
But accuracy trumps that, kind of. After all, low recoil may lead to greater accuracy. But since this will fill my long-range department role (300-1000 yards) it needs to be fundamentally accurate.
Semi auto a Plus, but not a huge factor.
Also willing to consider some other calibers:
What about 338 Win Mag? What can it do that 300 Win Mag can not?
how does 300 WBY Mag compare?
NOT 308. Has to at least match 300 Win Mag range and ability.
I would like descriptions of PRACTICAL caliber options, but am NOT looking for a physics lesson: please keep comparisons to a practical "what it will do to what type of game at what kind of range" comparison.
Also are brakes/compensators such as the BOSS easily removable w/o a gun smith if I want the option of on/off?
Thanks and Happy 4th of July
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